PhD Position at the Institute of Materials Science of Aragón, CSIC - UZ, Zaragoza, Spain at the Laser Processing of Materials: Production and Characterization Group. We offer a PhD position. The candidate will research on the frame of the international EU project “Engineered Self-Organised Multicomponent Structures with Novel Controllable Electromagnetic Functionalities” (ENSEMBLE). The objective is the research of the self-organisation that controls the eutectic solidification for electromagnetic applications. The work consists on the fabrication by directional solidification of metal-insulator, or semiconductor-insulator, eutectic composites and its microstructural, crystallographic and optical study. The compositions will be previously selected, based on their expected behaviour as metamaterials and singular electromagnetic properties. These singular properties arise from the submicrometer, ordered microstructure and their large contrast in electromagnetic properties. The candidate ...

PhD Fellowship in Policy-Focused Climate Change Mitigation, University of Delaware, USA A research assistantship is available at the University of Delaware’s College of Marine and Earth Studies (CMES) for a qualified student-applicant interested in policy-focused research related of climate change mitigation. Fellowship funds include a tuition waiver and stipend for a minimum of one year. The research project will examine the extent to which (and if so, why) public opinion regarding offshore wind power has changed over time in Delaware and Cape Cod, Massachusetts (see www.ocean.udel.edu/windpower ). Students who work with us typically take courses in international environmental policy, climate change policy, conservation and renewable energy policy, ocean and coastal law, and in the science, engineering and policy aspects of offshore wind power, among others. For more information see the attached PDF and/or contact Professor Jeremy Firestone, College of Marine and Earth Studies, Robins...

PhD Studentship in Computational Modelling in Chemistry, Biology and Industry, University of Leeds, UK An exciting PhD opportunity is available in an emerging research field at the interface of physical sciences, engineering and biology. The project seeks to use detailed computational modelling to understand the influences of different fluid flows on the dynamics of chemical reactions. This is key to developing our understanding of biological pattern formation, the propagation of chemical signals, the dynamics of blood flow, the control of hazardous chemical reactions, and other important applications in chemistry, biology, medicine and industry. Number of Awards: 1 Supervisor Name: Dr Annette Taylor, School of Chemistry in collaboration with Dr Mark Wilson in Mechanical Engineering Value: The stipend will be at the standard EPSRC rate (currently 12,940 pa), and the studentship is open to any UK or EU nationals possessing/expecting a good degree in a physical science, engineering, comp...

International Scholarship for Undergraduate, School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, UK School of Life and Health Sciences is pleased to announce Scholarship Scheme for international students who apply for 2009/10 academic year. Scholarships are of £1,250 in value to help with the cost of tuition fees and are available for any of the following undergraduate programmes: * BSc Biomedical Sciences * BSc Biology * MPharm Pharmacy * BSc Optometry * BSc Psychology These are regional-based scholarships available to students from the following areas: * East Asia * South Asia * South East Asia * Russia and Central Asia * Middle East and Gulf States * Africa * South America and Mexico Application process There is no special application process for the award. All eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship and they will be informed about it in their offer letter. Conditions 1. Scholarships are only available for internat...

Asian Graduate Students Fellowship Programme 2009, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore The Asia Research Institute of NUS invites applications from citizens of Asian countries enrolled for a fulltime advanced degree at a university in an Asian country (except Singapore) for consideration for the award of Asian Graduate Student Fellowships. These fellowships are offered to current graduate students doing their Master’s or PhD degrees and working in the Humanities and Social Sciences on Southeast Asian topics, and will allow the recipients to be based at NUS for an `in residence fellowship’ for a period of three months. The aim of the fellowship is to enable scholars to make full use of the wide range of resources held in the libraries of NUS and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. Scholars will be expected to commence on 4 May 2009, and to make a presentation on their work at the Singapore Graduate Forum on Southeast Asian Studies at the end of July 2009. Successful ...

MSc Fellowships Program, The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Germany The Graduate School offers three fellowships for outstanding students from Africa, per year, enabling them to enroll in one of the Masters programs at the Faculty of Biosciences. Each fellowship amounts to € 8000 p.a. and can be granted for up to two years to candidates who have a Bachelors degree in Biosciences and who wish to obtain their Masters degree in Molecular Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology, respectively, in Heidelberg. To apply for one of the fellowships, please, include a separate letter with your application form in which you explain your financial situation. The fellows are expected to reach the international education standard either within one year of Masters training to compete in the integrated MSc/PhD track, or after two years to compete in the “normal track” for a PhD position offered by the Graduate School. The Faculty of Biosciences ...

Postdoctoral Position in Geophysics, University of Stavanger, Norway The University of Stavanger (UiS) invites applications for a two-year post-doctorate position in geophysics at the Faculty of Sciences and Technology in the Department of Petroleum Engineering. The position is funded by StatoilHydro. The position is in the field of geophysics st.id. 30027403. The main goal is to impulse research in the area of geophysics applied to exploration and production of hydrocarbons at the University of Stavanger in an integrated team. The objective of the position is to strengthen geosciences research and academic activities in the field of geophysics within the petroleum engineering department and to give researchers/scholars with doctorates within relevant academic field(s) opportunities for further qualification toward full professorship. The applicant must submit a description on how the project offered will add to the applicant’s competence. The applications will be assessed in rela...

PhD Positions in Molecular Life Science, Vienna Biocenter, Austria Highly qualified applicants from all over the world are invited to apply, provided that they are not older than 30 years. All applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a university degree within the first half of 2009. This university degree should qualify for the start of a doctorate thesis in their home country and ideally should be equivalent to a European university diploma / degree. Reapplications will not be considered Application: Application forms can be downloaded directly from this website or are available together with the relevant brochures from the address below. Please complete the application form carefully and return it as soon as possible to: Prof. Dr. Andrea Barta Vienna Biocenter Dr. Bohr-Gasse 9/3 A-1030 Vienna, Austria Fax: +43-1-4277-9616 or send an email to: PhD office Online Submission: You can send us an online form by clicking here ! Note: Therefore you will need a l...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Hybrid Solar Cell Characterization, Aix Marseille University, France Reference: SPI-05-AMII-MA-2008-4 Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Centre interdisciplinaire de Nanoscience de Marseille (CINaM) at the Campus of Luminy to lead research efforts in the optimization of electronic interfaces in hybrid solar cells. The post-doc position is available from November 2008. Description: The CINaM is looking for a creative and experienced individual to perform experimental investigations in the research field of hybrid solar cell characterization. The applicant will contribute to a regional founded solar cell project, which is focusing on the development of new hybrid solar cells based on coaxial p-n heterojunction nanorods. The applicant is expected to study the photovoltaics properties of the nanomaterials in detail and to optimize the electronic interfaces of the solar cells. The project involves a strong interdisciplinary collabo...